by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ETO: European Theatre of Operations WWII is a fast-playing, easy to learn strategic World War II boardgame of the titanic struggle for Europe between 1939 and 1945, featyring a completely revised game system, all-new graphics, a rewritten manual and brand new game mechanics.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gearbox Software let us know that they are looking for a few good men to help in the development of current/new projects. Gearbox Software is hiring Artists, Programmers, a Director of Animation and an Associate Producer. Anyone that is interested can submit their resume and demo reel to gamejobs@gearboxsoftware.com.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, who also worked on Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, has joined Big Huge Games to create a to-be-announced role-playing game.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA will celebrate Europe’s most prestigious club soccer tournament, May's UEFA Champions League, with the launch of UEFA Champions League 2006-2007, which will ship to stores worldwide on March 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah. A v1.04 multiplayer patch for Dark Messiah is available through Steam, adding 4 new maps, new multiplayer mode, and plenty of tweaks, adjustments, crash and bugs fixes.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales is currently in development exclusively for the NDS and will ship to retailers across North America on April 3, 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Epic Games reveals that it will be demonstrating the latest Unreal Engine 3 features at GDC 2007 in closed door presentations, as well as having its usual multiple speaker sessions, dedicated space in the Career Pavilion (CP 1502), special press sessions for the industry’s media and a pre-GDC seminar for Unreal Engine 3 licensees.
by Katarani on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the teen spy movie Stormbreaker, players embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil in this thrilling action adventure, featuring third-person stealth game play, fast-paced racing action, intense fighting and engaging, and gadget-based mini-games.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2007 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Earth III will let you battle across the entire globe as you make your bid for world domination. Gameplay will unfold in a richly detailed Earth made up of the equivalent of 40-80 normal RTS skirmish maps. Players will be able to battle from the frozen peaks of the Himalayas, through the scorching sands of the Sahara, and deep into the jungles of the Amazon.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2007 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. In its latest update, Bungie revealed Halo 3 would be released 'Fall 2007.'
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 9:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier today Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter was advising investors to sell Take Two Interactive stock due to the company's ongoing financial and legal issues. Take Two owns 2K Games, 2K Sports, Rockstar and Global Star brands and interestingly enough Pachter also claimed that now would be the right for EA to swoop in and buy out 2K Sports giving EA a monopoly on football, basketball, baseball, and hockey.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Agetec announced the most famous rabbit duo in videogames will be making their triumphant return. Cookie & Cream uses a unique combination of action adventuring, puzzle cooperation and mini-games, taking an unprecedented approach to playing on the NDS
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 7:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA will celebrate Europe’s most prestigious club soccer tournament, May's UEFA Champions League, with the launch of UEFA Champions League 2006-2007, which will ship to stores worldwide on March 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC, now
available for pre-order through Valve's digital delivery system Steam for $35.95. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos Interactive announced an initiative to create a new development studio, recruiting 350 people within three years, in Montreal, Québec to work on new undisclosed next-generation projects.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2007 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences aboard the Jolly Roger.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 8:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamlords combines the accessibility of a web game with RPG character development, RTS battles and long term tactical strategy in a never before seen gaming experience. Lockpick has released the full client as well as the v1.01 patch to insure that future patching works with both the online RTS-client as well as the boxed Collectors Edition (not yet available) as well as adding some new sounds to the game.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies, Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision acquired the Transformers rights from Infogrames back in June 2005, and plans to release its first game in conjunction with the Paramount Pictures upcoming feature film, both coming this summer.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 10:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Ep. III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2 is an all-new version of the legendary title that spawned team based multiplayer action games. The game’s daring new art style features the most advanced graphics of any Source-based game released to date.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest Japanese Famitsu magazine reveals that Team Ico, the developers behind the popular ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, are currently working on an all-new PlayStation 3 title. No details as to what type of game they are working on are available at this point, but it will surely be great news for the fanbase.